Homemade simple syrup

Equal parts water and sugar, stir put on the stove at medium high heat and bring to a boil, stir to make sure that sugar crystals are fully dissolved.
You can flavor it with vanilla, maple and orange extracts. Nutmeg, cinnamon and ginger works well too. To make it fruity add in your favorite fruit. For citrus juice one and measure add water add an equal part of sugar.  Give it some extra flavor with a tablespoon or so of butter.